US Bridges

County RD 134 over Salt Fork CR

Good

Howard County, Missouri · S 10 T 51 N R 15 W · Structure no. 32526

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 134 over Salt Fork CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 134 over Salt Fork CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD 134
CrossesSalt Fork CR
LocationS 10 T 51 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 40
Coordinates39.23039, -92.58317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 134 over Salt Fork CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 134 over Salt Fork CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 134 over Salt Fork CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 134 over Salt Fork CR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 134 over Salt Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.